We need home more than ever these days. Which is why I’m so grateful that Nancie Carmichael wrote The Unexpected Power of Home for such a time as this. I’m so excited to welcome her to the blog today to share with you about Home. Be sure to enter below for a chance to win… [Continue Reading]
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#WalkItOut Podcast 077: Kat Armstrong
#WalkItOut Podcast 077: Kat Armstrong Today we are going to be talking to Kat Armstrong. She is the co-founder and executive director of Polished a network that gathers young professional women to navigate careers and explore faith together. Kat has this message of “Look what God has for you! Embrace your identity. See how much… [Continue Reading]
Living Brave Every Day
Living Brave Every Day I’ve never considered myself a brave person. I’m not one to bungee jump, and the best I’ve done on the ski slopes is the beginner’s run. (And with much trepidation at that!) Stepping out and deciding to pursue writing was one of my bravest steps. Writing about the deep pain and… [Continue Reading]
Writer Wednesday with Christen Krumm
Today on Writer Wednesday we welcome Christen Krumm, author of It Happened at Christmas. Enter below for a chance to win a signed copy of It Happened at Christmas! Winner will be e-mailed. Note: This post contains affiliate links. Writer Wednesday with Christen Krumm: Books Authors Read What was your favorite book as a child? Oh… [Continue Reading]
Don’t Despise The Wait
Don’t Despise The Wait In my life, I don’t have any real enemies, but if there is one intangible thing that I always seem to be fighting against, it’s TIME. It robs me when I need him most. It turns little cares into big concerns when it hurries on and I still have no answer…. [Continue Reading]
What Does God Ask of Us?
What Does God Ask of Us? So many times we want God to reveal Himself to us. We question if He is real. And if we do believe in Him, we expect Him to really put Himself on display in big ways. What I’ve discovered the 27 years since I’ve become a Christian is that… [Continue Reading]
#WalkItOut Podcast 076: Mary DeMuth
#WalkItOut Podcast 076: Mary DeMuth Why do bad things have to happen? It’s especially hard when pain is caused by sexual sin. Being an innocent victim can be a heavy burden, such a heavy thing to have to carry around. It’s even harder when we, in the church, don’t know what to do about it…. [Continue Reading]
6 Ways to Effectively Lead Young Children
6 Ways to Effectively Lead Young Children What does it mean for a parent to effectively lead a family with young children? The answer to that question has come to me through years of trial and error (mostly error). As a young mom, I didn’t give leadership much thought — I was just trying to… [Continue Reading]
Be The Change
Be The Change Lately, I’ve been thinking there’s a lot of things I’d like to change. 1) I’ve actively started exercising and using a food journal to lose weight and get in shape. 2) I’ve been trying to curb my spending. 3) And I’ve been learning to be more thankful. All of those things aren’t… [Continue Reading]
How to Pray for Your Child Each Day
How to Pray for Your Child Each Day So many times I find myself praying for the same things for my children. That they are healthy. That they are safe. That they are obedient. The other day I was reading the Bible, and I came upon Philippians 1:9-11: I pray that your love will overflow… [Continue Reading]
#WalkItOut Podcast 075: Laurie Kehler
#WalkItOut Podcast 075: Laurie Kehler What are your favorite things about nature? Where are you favorite places to visit? Do you like to hike in the mountains? Do you like to sit on the beach? Do you like to explore the swamps? When I think of nature, I think of the beauty of Montana. We… [Continue Reading]